News – Ontario Superior Court of Justice

New Practice Direction for CW region, effective June 1, 2026.

New Practice Direction for CW region, effective June 1, 2026. Starting June 1, 2026 regular motions in Brampton and Milton will be heard in person. Starting June 1, 2026 Calendly will be used across CW region to schedule various events. Please refer to the Practice Direction for more information.

May 29, 2026

Statement: Attorney General Downey and Former Chief Justice Morawetz – Civil Rules Review

The Civil Rules Review is a significant and ambitious initiative to modernize Ontario’s civil justice system. Ontario is committed to ensuring that the civil justice system is timely, accessible, and cost-effective. Attorney General Downey and Former Chief Justice Morawetz are grateful for the substantial work of the Civil Rules Review...

May 28, 2026

2024–2025 Biennial Report

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice is pleased to announce the release of its 2024–2025 Biennial Report, which you can find on our website here.

May 6, 2026

Revised Practice Directions for Family, Civil, and Divisional Court

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has posted revised consolidated provincial practice directions for Civil, Family, and Divisional Court proceedings. The revisions are designed to improve the organization of the practice directions, promote consistency and improve readability. The Consolidated Provincial Practice Direction for Civil Proceedings is here. The Consolidated Provincial Practice...

March 17, 2026

New Practice Directions on the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Court Proceedings

New Artificial Intelligence (AI) practice directions have been posted for criminal law proceedings. The practice directions provide guidance on the responsible use of AI in court proceedings and aim to promote transparency, accuracy, and accountability in the use of AI tools. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice now has AI...

February 12, 2026